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Competency Item |
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DTE |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical bases of group psychotherapy: |
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| BF-05-01 |
History and evolution of group therapy |
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| BF-05-02 |
Theoretical foundations of group process |
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| BF-05-03 |
Most common theoretical group approaches and techniques |
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| BF-05-04 |
Therapeutic factors in group therapy |
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| BF-05-05 |
structural components of group processes |
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| BF-05-06 |
phases of group development |
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| BF-05-07 |
effects of behaviours and roles of group members |
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| BF-05-08 |
Leader and co-leader's role in each phase of group development |
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| BF-05-09 |
Goals of group therapy |
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| BF-05-10 |
Advantages and disadvantages of group work |
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| BF-05-11 |
Awareness of psychiatric nurse's individual strengths, weaknesses, values and other personal characteristics that have an impact on the ability to function as a group leader. |
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Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use group skills: |
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| BF-05-12 |
Screen and assess group members |
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| BF-05-13 |
Have clear definition of group and be able to explain its purpose and procedures to group members |
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| BF-05-14 |
Recognize self-defeating behaviours in group members and be able to intervene in constructive ways when such behaviour is evident |
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| BF-05-15 |
Model appropriate behaviour for group members |
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| BF-05-16 |
Interpret non-verbal behaviours in an accurate and appropriate manner |
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| BF-05-17 |
Use skills in a timely and effective manner |
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| BF-05-18 |
Intervene at critical times in the group process |
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| BF-05-19 |
Be able to make use of major techniques, strategies and procedures of group therapy |
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| BF-05-20 |
Promote therapeutic factors that lead to change |
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| BF-05-21 |
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a co-leader |
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| BF-05-22 |
Know how to effectively bring a group session to a close and how to terminate a group |
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| BF-05-23 |
Know follow-up procedures to maintain and support group members |
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| BF-05-24 |
Use tools to evaluate outcomes of group. |
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Demonstrate a knowledge of, and the ability to participate in or co-lead the types of group therapy useful in health care, including: |
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| BF-05-25 |
Psychotherapy groups, including psychodynamic, action oriented and interpersonal modalities |
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| BF-05-26 |
Special types of groups, including cognitive-behvioural, support groups, self-help groups, reality orientation, etc. |
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| BF-05-27 |
Activity groups |
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| BF-05-28 |
Psychoeducational groups. |
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Demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate structured groups, including psychoeducational groups such as:
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| BF-05-29 |
stress management |
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| BF-05-30 |
parenting skills |
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| BF-05-31 |
illness awareness |
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| BF-05-32 |
family education |
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| BF-05-33 |
anger management |
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| BF-05-34 |
relapse prevention |
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| BF-05-35 |
human sexuality |
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| BF-05-36 |
life skills |
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| BF-05-37 |
communication skills |
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| BF-05-38 |
addictions |
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| BF-05-39 |
self esteem |
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| BF-05-40 |
medication teaching |
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| BF-05-41 |
assertiveness training |
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| BF-05-42 |
eating disorders |
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| BF-05-43 |
problem solving |
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| BF-05-44 |
dialectical behavioural skills |
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Demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate structured groups, including: |
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| BF-05-45 |
Activity groups, e.g. exercise groups, relaxation groups, cooking groups |
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| BF-05-46 |
Age related groups, e.g. reminiscing and life review, adolescent and peer support groups |
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| BF-05-47 |
Milieu groups, e.g. admission groups, multifamily groups, community meeting, pro-discharge groups. |
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| BF-05-48 |
Demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate psychotherapy groups. |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and professional issues in group therapy: |
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| BF-05-49 |
Rights of group participants and group leaders |
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| BF-05-50 |
Group leader competencies |
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| BF-05-51 |
Professional and ethical responsibilities. |
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